CLEAN : Fears for Turkey ballot as Kurdish conflict deepens

The video discusses the conflict in Turkey's Kurdish southeast, where the PKK clashed with Turkish forces during a curfew, leading to casualties. The government claims to have killed militants, but human rights groups report civilian deaths. Political tensions rise as elections approach, with accusations of state violence and efforts to suppress voter turnout. Fighting between PKK rebels and government forces resumed after a ceasefire, while Turkey also battles the Islamic State in the region.

What was the primary reason given by the PKK for erecting barricades and digging trenches?

• To prevent government forces from entering their area

• To create a new border

• To protect wildlife

• To build new infrastructure

How many civilians were reported killed by human rights associations during the conflict?

• 10

• 50

• 21

• 30

What significant political change occurred after the June national election?

• The AK Party lost its majority for the first time in a decade

• The HDP party lost all seats

• The AK Party gained a majority

• The PKK formed a new political party

What is one of the reasons critics believe the government crackdown is happening?

• To increase tourism

• To promote peace talks

• To improve infrastructure

• To instill fear before the elections

What other conflict is Turkey involved in besides the PKK clashes?

• A diplomatic conflict with Russia

• A trade war with Europe

• A territorial dispute with Greece

• Battling the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria